Platges de Badalona, Beach in Badalona, Spain

The Platges de Badalona stretches along several kilometers of coastline with fine sand and shallow water suitable for swimming. The beach is divided into different sections, some quieter and others with more facilities and activities.

The current nine beaches took shape along Badalona's shoreline, with the fishing beach (dels Pescadors) the first to earn the Blue Flag; it lost the award for two decades before regaining it in 2010, except in 2014. Since 2013 the Cristall beach and the new seafront promenade section, covering the Estació, Pont del Petroli and Coco beaches, have also flown the flag. The Escola del Mar became a Blue Flag Centre in 2010 and the port in 2013.

The beach of Els Pescadors takes its name from the fishing boats that are still pulled up on the sand, a sight that has defined this central stretch for generations. Since July 2014, the beach and the nearby Estació beach have offered lockers for bathers during the season.

The beach is easily accessible by public transport with train and metro options near the area. It is best to arrive early, especially on weekends and during summer months, to find a good spot.

The Pont del Petroli, an old industrial pier, now serves as a public walkway into the sea. It is one of the landmarks included in the Blue Flag section of the new promenade since 2013, together with the beaches of l'Estació and del Coco.